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Charlotte sneaker boutique owner concedes nearly $1.2M of cash seized by feds during money-laundering investigation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A money laundering case with a Charlotte-based entrepreneur at the center of it saw a new turn in court earlier this month when more than a million dollars in cash seized during the investigation was defaulted to the government. Court filings show nearly $1.2 million seized...
2 people wounded by gunfire in northwest Charlotte neighborhood
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people are in the hospital Saturday night after an apparent shooting in a northwest Charlotte neighborhood. Medic confirmed it responded to the scene along West Trade Street near Rozzelles Ferry Road around 7 p.m. The scene unfolded across the road from Johnson C. Smith University, although it was nowhere near the football stadium where a home game was being played at the time.
Union County Pride hosts Family Fun event in Waxhaw; protestors show up
WAXHAW, N.C. — Union County Pride held a Family Fun event in Waxhaw on Saturday. It was billed as a kid-friendly event anyone could enjoy. But not everyone greeted it with open arms. Protesters gathered around and even inside the event at the Water Tower Community Corner, with some...
Union County break-in tied to organized crime ring, sheriff says
WEDDINGTON, N.C. — Three suspects who broke into a Union County home last week are connected to an organized crime ring that has been targeting high-value homes across the U.S., according to a statement from the Union County Sheriff's Office on Saturday. The break-in happened in the Highgate subdivision...
Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX over alleged trespassing, damage
AUSTIN, Texas — The maker of a popular card game is suing Elon Musk company SpaceX for allegedly trespassing and damaging company-owned property. Cards Against Humanity is suing the space exploration company for what the company calls the destruction of natural vegetation. It all stems from a vacant piece...
Charlotte police say missing woman returned home safely
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte police say an elderly woman who was reported missing Friday returned home safely on Saturday. She had last been seen at her family's home in southeast Charlotte on Vizcaya Court, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. She also lives with a cognitive impairment and originally is from Trinidad.
West Charlotte High stadium evacuated as precaution after fight during Football game
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — West Charlotte High School's football stadium was evacuated during a Friday night game against Mallard Creek High School due to a fight in the stands, according to a Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools spokesperson. In a letter sent to students and families, West Charlotte Principal Paula Cook said...
2 Rodanthe houses collapse into the ocean in 1 day
MANTEO, N.C. — A Rodanthe house that collapsed Friday morning knocked the neighboring house into the ocean, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore said. Seashore law enforcement rangers responded to a call reporting a house collapse at 23009 G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe. When rangers arrived, they confirmed the house was damaged by the house that collapsed earlier that day at 23001 G A Kohler Court.
This city in NC ranks No. 1 for fall leaf colors in the U.S. in 2024
The Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina aren't always that way. In the fall, the forests and mountain peaks light up with a kaleidoscope of autumn colors. A new list of the 15 best U.S. cities for viewing fall foliage this year ranks Asheville, North Carolina at the top. The runner-up is Bar Harbor, Maine.
Donald Trump visits Wilmington for campaign rally on Saturday
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Former President Donald Trump is expected to speak at a campaign rally in Wilmington on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2:00 p.m., according to his campaign website. The rally will take place at Wilmington's Aero Center. Trump’s last official rally in North Carolina was when he visited...
Missing teen reported in Matthews found safe
MATTHEWS, N.C. — The Matthews Police Department reports a 16-year-old girl who had been reported as missing Friday night was safely located Saturday afternoon. Officers said she had last been seen at the Microtel hotel on Matthews-Mint Hill Road, near Butler High School. That report came in close to 11 p.m.
Festival in the Park celebrates a special 60th anniversary
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Festival in the Park is a major part of the history of Charlotte. It all started 60 years ago when Charlotte Chamber of Commerce president John Belk believed the Queen City needed a big, outdoor art show. An event like this happening outdoors was a rarity...
Man charged for leaving gun unattended after child dies in Rock Hill shooting, police say
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A Rock Hill man was arrested after a child was accidentally shot and killed by another child while playing with a gun, the Rock Hill Police Department said on Saturday. An investigation was launched Friday evening after a child reportedly arrived at a South Carolina...
Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee's 'abortion trafficking' law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked Tennessee from enforcing a law banning adults from helping minors get an abortion without parental permission. In a 49-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger argued that the Republican-controlled state cannot “make it a crime to communicate freely” about...
More officials react to accusations against Lt. Governor Mark Robinson
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A CNN report accusing Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson of posting racist and sexual graphic comments on a pornographic website is sending shockwaves across the state and country. The report quotes messages, allegedly by Robinson, saying things like, 'I'm a Black Nazi,' with another message reading quote...
SC educators raise concerns over PragerU partnership in public schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Parents, current and retired teachers, and state representatives gathered early Friday morning on the steps of the South Carolina Statehouse to express their concerns over the state’s Department of Education and their decision to partner with PragerU, a conservative nonprofit organization. "‘Do not refuse God's...
Person killed, 2 others hurt after crash in Gastonia
GASTONIA, N.C. — A deadly crash in Gastonia has shut down part of a street Friday night. The Gastonia Police Department said it happened around 7:45 p.m. near Webb Street and Yates Street, near West Garrison Boulevard. One person died in the crash while two others were seriously hurt.
South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal injections. Owens was convicted of the 1997 killing of a Greenville convenience store clerk during a...
Mark Robinson blames AI for posts in scathing report. But is it possible?
GREENSBORO, N.C. — On Thursday, CNN released a scathing report on Robinson connecting Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson to several racist and sexually graphic comments he allegedly made on a porn forum more than a decade ago. The report claimed Robinson referred to himself as a "black NAZI" and even suggested the return of slavery.
Hispanic Heritage market Saturday hopes to introduce Charlotte to its local Latino businesses
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotteans have a chance this weekend to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and support local Latino businesses. On Saturday, Sept. 21, nearly a couple dozen Latino small businesses will band together at Resident Culture on Central Avenue to show off their food and homemade wares. Organizers will...
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